Person:Elroy Groh (1)

ELROY JOHN GROH BIRTH - Oct. 24, 1887,Kendallville, IN. MARRIAGE - Cora Elizabeth GEE, Feb. 13, 1913, Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. DEATH - June 16, 1966, Stockbridge, Ingham Co., MI. BURIAL - Oak Lawn Cemetery, Stockbridge, Ingham Co., MI. FATHER - David Henry GROH MOTHER - Emma M. GRUNDEN

Children, Charles G., William David, Evelyn 

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Elroy Groh City: Lansing County: Ingham State: Michigan Birthplace: Kendallville, Indiana;United States of America Birth Date: 24 Oct 1887 Race: Caucasian Roll: 1675755 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 29 Occupation: Nearest Relative: Height - Tall Build  :Medium Color of Eyes - Blue - Hair: Light Brown

Social Security Death Index Record Name: Elroy Groh SSN: 384-34-8801 Last Residence: 49285 Stockbridge, Ingham, Michigan, United States of America Born: 24 Oct 1887 Died: Jun 1966 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1952-1953 )

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Record Name: Cora E. Gee Spouse Name: John Elroy Groh Marriage Date: 22 Feb 1913 Marriage County: Wells Source Title 1: Wells County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1837 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O Book: C-12 OS Page: 114

Benzonia Library; Mills Community House; Benzonia, MI. Benzie Banner; 1908 ---- Researched; Aug. 1999 Jan. 22, - Liberty Union; Roy Groh is cutting logs for Mr. Inman.

Benzie Banner; 1909 ---- Researched; Sept. 1999 Dec. 2,- Liberty Union; Roy Groh is able to be up and around again.

Benzie Banner; 1910 ---- Researched; Oct. 1999 Sept. 9,- Liberty Union; Roy Groh returned to his home Friday from Garrett, Indiana after completing his summers work.

THOMPSONVILLE NEWS 1910 (Pg. 8) Nov. 10,- Homestead; Leon Bishop, Robert Addler and Roy Groh worked for William Mertz digging potatoes last week.

THOMPSONVILLE NEWS - 1911 (Pg. 8) Nov. 23,- Homestead; Roy Groh left Friday for Indiana where he expects to find work for the winter

Benzie Banner; 1914 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Mar. 19,- Homestead; Roy Groh and wife are here from Indiana. Apr. 30,- Homestead; Roy Groh has an Auto. May 14,- Homestead; Mr. & Mrs. Roy Groh have moved into the Hollenberry house. May 21,- Homestead; Roy and Elmer Groh left Wednesday for Indiana, they expect to return with the formers household goods. Sept. 24,- Homestead; D. Groh has bills out announcing a sale Sept. 29, He expects to move with his family to Lansing. Oct. 15,- Homestead; D. Groh has returned from the south part of the state and thinks the farm is good enough yet, so will stay here for now.

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1900 United States Federal Census > Indiana > De Kalb > Fairfield > District 54 142 / 143 Image 14 (June 16) Groh, David Head W M Oct. 1863 36 M-14 IN IN IN Farm Labor

      Emma       Wife     W    F      Mar. 1870     30     M-14    5 - 5    PA      PA    KA
       Roy L       Son      W    M     Oct. 1887     12     S                    IN       IN      PA
      Inez G       Dau      W    F      Dec. 1889    10     S                    IN        IN     PA
     Elmer I       Son      W    M     Feb. 1892     8       S                    IN       IN     PA
    Ralph A       Son      W    M     Dec. 1897     2      S                    IN        IN     PA
    Clara M.      Dau      W    F      Nov. 1899      6m ? S                   IN        IN     PA

1920 United States Federal Census > Michigan > Ingham > Lansing > District 117

 Groh, Elroy  J.   H     M     W     23     M       IN      IN      IN     Carpenter  - Auto  factory
          Cora  E.   W    F      W     28     M       KY    NY     KY
 William  David,  S     M      W      5               IN      IN      KY

Charles George, S M W 2 IN IN KY

 Gee, Louie  L.          F       W     17              IN      NY     KY    Sister-in-law

1930 United States Federal Census Michigan > Ingham > Stockbridge > District 60 Apr. 17, 1930 Dwelling & Family 43 / 43 Sheet 2-B Image 4 Grohs, Elroy Head M W 42 M-25 IN IN IN Farmer

          Cora E    Wife    F     W    35    M-21    KY     NY    KY
       William D   Son     M     W    16    S          IN      IN      KY
     Charles J    Son     M     W    12    S          MI      IN     KY
      Evelyn E    Dau     F     W      8     S          MI     IN      KY

Benzie Banner; 1933 ---- Researched; Dec. 2001 Aug. 31,- Liberty Union; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Groh and family of Stockbridge, former residents of this neighborhood, visited old friends and relatives Monday and Tuesday.

Newspaper Clip May 1963 ( from Patricia M. Gee) May , OPEN HOUSE SET FOR GROHS -- An open house honoring the belated 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Elroy Groh of Stockbridge will be staged Sunday, May 26, at the First Baptist Church in Stockbridge, from 3 to 6 p.m. They will be guests of their 3 children, William of Temple City, California, Charles of Holt and Mrs Bernard Jenson of Williamston. The honored couple also has 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, Mrs. Tom Harcus and daughters, Heather and Kimberly, of San Gabriel, California; David Groh of Holt; Mrs. Tom Mizner and son, Douglas of Dimonadle; Russell, Elroy and Cora Allman of Williamston. Mr. & Mrs. Groh were married February 22, 1913 at Bluffton, Indiana. They have just returned from Florida, where they spent the winter. All friends, neighbors and relatives of the honored couple are invited to attend

PLAN OPEN HOUSE MARKING COUPLE'S 50th ANNIVERSARY - 1963 ------------------------------- Stockbridge -- Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Groh of Stockbridge will be honored Sunday at an open house belatedly celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The party will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, Stockbridge. Hosts will be the couples children, William Groh of Templee City Calif., Charles Groh of Holt, and Mrs. Bernard Jensen of Williamston. The couple also has six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. & Mrs. Groh were married Feb. 22, 1913, in Bluffton, Ind. They recently returned from Florida where they spent the winter. Friends, neighbors and relatives are invited to Sundays open house.

Library of Michigan - Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Lansing Newspaper - State Journal; 1966 Jun. 17,- Obituary - Pg. A-5 ---- Elroy Groh - Stockbridge - Services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. for Elroy Groh, 78, at the Caskey Funeral home in Stockbridge. Mr. Groh died at his home Wednesday morning after a illness of several weeks. He had owned and operated a cabinet and upholstering shop here since 1927 when he came to Stockbridge. He was a member of the Unadilla Lodge, 140, IOOF, and the Baptist Church, both in Stockbridge. He is survived by his wife Cora; one daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Evelyn) Jensen of Williamston; Two Sons William D. of Richland and Charles G. of Holt; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Leo Tierney of Mason. Mrs. Earl Howe of Lansing and Mr. Kenneth McClain, Laingsburg, and twin brothers. Ray of Mason and Jay of Lansing. Burial will be at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Stockbridge.

1. ↑ U.S. Census for Roy Groh 1920
   Michigan, Ingham Co., Lansing Twp. West one half Jan. 5, 1920 sheet No. 192 - B.

   Traverse City, Family History Center; Microfilm #
   Groh, Elroy J. husband Age; 23 Born; Indiana
   Father; b. Indiana - Mother; b. Indiana
   Cora E. wife Age; 24 Born; Kentucky
   Father; b. Kentucky - Mother Kentucky
   William David son Age; 5 Born; Indiana
   Father; b. Indiana - Mother; b. Kentucky
   Charles George son Age; 2 Born; Michigan
   Father; b. Indiana - Mother; b. Kentucky
   Gee, Lourie L. sister-in-law Age; 17 Born; Indiana
   Father; b. New York State - Mother; b. Kentucky